Oszkar

English or Irish

"God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior"

Oszkar Origin and Meaning

The name Oszkar is a boy's name.

Oszkar is a Hungarian variant of the name Oscar, which has Germanic origins meaning 'divine spear' or 'God's spear.' In Hungary, the spelling with 'sz' reflects the Hungarian phonetic system. The name gained popularity in the 19th century through Scandinavian literature, particularly after Napoleon's marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte became King Oscar I of Sweden. Oszkar combines strength and artistic flair in Hungarian culture and has maintained moderate popularity. Notable Hungarians with this name include Oszkar Asboth, an aviation pioneer, contributing to the name's distinguished reputation in Hungary.

Famous People Named Oszkar

• Oszkár Asboth Hungarian engineer credited with inventing the helicopter
• Oszkár Ács Hungarian musician of band Amber Smith
• Oszkár Molnár Hungarian politician
• Oszkár Jászi Hungarian politician
• Oszkár Szendrő Hungarian footballer
• Oszkár Gerde Hungarian fencer
• Oszkár Frey Hungarian sprint canoer
• Oszkár Csuvik Hungarian water polo player
• Oszkár Szigeti Hungarian footballer
• Oszkár Kálmán Hungarian operatic bass